What makes Misery by Good Charlotte notable?

The song achieved commercial success, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidifying Good Charlotte's presence in the mainstream pop-punk landscape. It also garnered significant airplay and contributed to the band's resurgence during a time when pop-punk was evolving. Released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Misery marks Good Charlotte's return after a hiatus following their 2007 self-titled album. The band was navigating a transitional period in their career, seeking to redefine their sound while remaining true to their pop-punk roots.

How many songs are on Misery?

Misery has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Misery

Good Charlotte · 2007

7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

A mix of emotional pop-punk anthems layered with introspective lyrics and catchy choruses that encapsulate early 2000s angst.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Misery — The title track captures the essence of the album with its blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics about heartache and despair.
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Misery (live) (acoustic) — This acoustic version showcases the raw emotion behind the song, stripping it down to its core while highlighting the band's versatility.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

37 /100

Lowland

Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid songwriting but lacks depth and cohesion across its two tracks.

What we noticed

The main track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered guitar riffs and a prominent vocal melody that drives the chorus.
The live acoustic version strips down the instrumentation, focusing on vocal harmonies and a more intimate arrangement.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Commercial success solidified their mainstream presence in pop-punk.
Themes: early 2000s angst· pop-punk revival
Career context: Released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Misery marks Good Charlotte's return after a hiatus following their 2007 self-titled album. The band was navigating a transitional period in their career, seeking to redefine their sound while remaining true to their pop-punk roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Simple Plan· Bowling for Soup· Yellowcard